Cornell's McManus Named Academic All-Ivy

Cornell senior Maisie McManus earned a spot on the Academic All-Ivy women's cross country team, based on her athletic and classroom performance.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Running

Cornell senior Maisie McManus was named to the Academic All-Ivy women's cross country team after coaches nominated her for the honor following her 21st-place finish at the Ivy League Heptagonal Championships. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Cornell senior Maisie McManus, a global and public health major, was named to the Academic All-Ivy women's cross country team after coaches nominated her for the honor. The recognition came after she was Cornell's top finisher at the Ivy League Heptagonal Championships, where she placed 21st.

Why it matters

The Academic All-Ivy honor recognizes student-athletes who excel in both competition and the classroom. For New York readers, it highlights a Cornell athlete whose success spans academics and collegiate running.

McManus finished 21st in 21 minutes, 12 seconds over the 6-kilometer course at the Ivy League Heptagonal Championships. Cornell placed eighth of eight teams with 206 points, and the number of honorees on the full Academic All-Ivy roster was not reported.

The players

Maisie McManus

A senior at Cornell University majoring in global and public health, McManus was Cornell's top finisher at the Heptagonal Championships and was named to the Academic All-Ivy team.

Cornell University

Cornell is an Ivy League research university in Ithaca, New York, whose women's cross country team competes in the Ivy League.

The details

The honor followed the Ivy League Heptagonal Championships, held at the Mark Coogan Cross Country Course at Highland Park in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Coaches nominated McManus for the Academic All-Ivy recognition, which honors competition and classroom work.

October 31, 2026: McManus placed 21st at the Ivy League Heptagonal Championships.
November 4, 2026: McManus was named to the Academic All-Ivy women's cross country team.

Season Trajectory

The Academic All-Ivy program recognizes student-athletes across Ivy League sports each year, linking athletic performance with academic standing. McManus's selection adds to Cornell's representation in that annual recognition for the 2026 cross country season.

The honor is an individual recognition tied to academic and competitive records rather than a change to team standings or roster status. It does not alter Cornell's eighth-place finish or the team's championship results.

The takeaway

Balancing demanding academic majors with top-tier collegiate running is recognized through programs like Academic All-Ivy. Student-athletes who sustain both can earn honors that reflect the full scope of their work.